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ARTS ADMINISTRATION
DRAMA
MUSICAL THEATRE
OPERA
THEATER DESIGN & PRODUCTION
ABOUT CCM
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
is recognized both nationally and internationally as one
of the leading conservatories of the performing arts and
electronic media. CCM offers the benefit of a professional
training conservatory within the setting of a comprehensive
public university. Our educational roots date back to 1867,
and a solid, visionary instruction has been at our core since
that time.
CCM’s faculty, staff and state-of-the-art facilities make
possible the professional training and exceptional
education on which CCM believes the future of the arts
relies. The school’s roster of eminent faculty regularly
receives distinguished honors for creative and scholarly
work, and its alumni have achieved notable success in the
performing and media arts. More than 150 internationally
recognized faculty members work with students from
around the world, specializing in one of eight areas:
Dance
Electronic Media
Ensembles and Conducting
Keyboard Studies
Music Education
Opera/Musical Theatre/Drama/Arts Administration
Performance Studies
Composition/Musicology/Theory
PERFORMANCE
At the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), all degrees are
performance based. Even programs where work is primarily
done “behind the scenes” require students to excel in their
craft. Opportunities abound for students to gain hands-on
experience from the very beginning!
ENSEMBLES
We have two concert orchestras, four wind ensembles,
varying in composition from chamber players to symphony
bands, specialty ensembles, five choruses, and several big
bands and combos. Chamber music ensembles include both
departmental choirs and individually organized student
groups.
PRODUCTIONS
CCM produces six main-stage productions yearly: two fully
supported musicals, dramas, and operas. Scenery and
costumes are created specifically for these productions.
CCM also produces ten studio productions: three musicals,
three dramas, and four operas.
At least one dance recital is held per semester and every other
year culminates with a full dance production accompanied by
live orchestra.
BROADCAST
CCM has an online streaming radio station (BearCast) as well
as a television station (UCast).
FACILITIES
In 2000, CCM celebrated the completion of its $93.2 million
“campus village” which is equipped with state-of-the-art
classroom, studio and performance facilities, and housed in
four buildings:
Dieterle Vocal Arts Center
Memorial Hall
Corbett Center for the Performing Arts
Mary Emery Hall
HIGHLIGHTS
Two proscenium theatres (750-seats and 400-seats)
Studio Theatre (150-seats)
Two Recital Halls (280-seats and 150-seats)
A grand-opera scale rehearsal space
Three dance studios with wood-sprung, Marley covered
floors and observation deck
An 8,500 square foot scene shop
A 3,000 square foot costume shop
A music library housing more than 150,000 volumes
Practice rooms that are above ground, carpeted,
with windows and pianos
Computer music studios
Digital video and audio editing suites
Television, radio, and sound recording studios
Additional small performance and rehearsal spaces
ABOUT UC
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati offers
educational excellence grounded in real-world experience.
Located in a dynamic urban setting, UC bears a total student
population of more than 41,000 students.
The newly-opened 350,000-ft Campus Recreation Center
forms the centerpiece of UC’s “MainStreet” – a central
corridor featuring shops, restaurants and gathering spots.
It includes an impressive roster of classes, a rock climbing
wall, suspended jogging track, three pools and more than
200 pieces of specialized equipment.
Well over 250 student clubs and organizations and
award-winning campus dining spots add vibrancy to UC’s
student life. And an extensive network of 16 libraries with
more than 3 million volumes supports UC’s educational
resources
ABOUT CINCINNATI
Nestled amidst rolling hills and bordered by the Ohio River,
Cincinnati was dubbed the “Queen City of the West” by
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Today, Cincinnati connects the
energy and amenities of a vibrant, urban metropolis with the
warmth and values of quaint and historic neighborhoods.
The Greater Cincinnati region encompasses 15 counties in
three states (Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana), and its diverse
contracts create a unique vitality – from nine Fortune 500
companies to world-class artistic, cultural and major league
sports attractions.
ADMISSIONS
Admission to CCM is competitive and based on an audition
or interview with the faculty.
TIMELINE
September 1– December 1
Apply online at ccm.uc.edu/admissions
January – February
Auditions
April 1
Admissions and scholarship decisions are sent
April 15
Graduate student must confirm
May 1
Undergraduate students must confirm
DEADLINES
Application deadline for musical theatre is November 1.
Application deadline for all other majors is December 1.
A complete application includes:
Online Application
Transcript(s)
Test scores
Letter(s) of recommendation
500-word personal statement
Audition/interview
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students from non-English speaking countries
are required to also submit an English proficiency test score as
well as translations of all international transcripts. Please see
the Application Handbook for more specific information or
additional requirements.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid/scholarships are available to CCM applicants.
TALENT-BASED AWARDS
are an automatic consideration for all applicants based
on the audition or interview.
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC AWARDS
are an automatic consideration as long as all materials
are received by December 1.
NEED-BASED AWARDS
are given out by the University Financial Aid Office
based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
are available in most areas, but may require an
additional audition or interview (see Application
Handbook).
NORTHERN KENTUCKY METRO RATE
is in-state tuition (plus a small fee) for select counties
in Northern Kentucky. (Please refer to the UC Registrar
website for more info.)
INDIANA RECIPROCITY
is in-state tuition for select counties in Eastern Indiana.
(Please refer to the UC Registrar website for more info.)
MUSICAL THEATRE
The Musical Theatre program at CCM is the oldest in the
country and was the first of its kind. It was used by the
National Association of Schools of Theatre in formulating
the guidelines for accreditation of Musical Theatre programs
nationwide. It is widely recognized for its “triple-threat”
approach to training and many of its graduates are following
careers as performers and creative artists in every facet of
the entertainment industry.
Musical Theatre training at CCM includes:
A two-fold approach to vocal training with private voice
lessons which focus on technique and “vocal coaching”
which integrates voice and acting skills in the
interpretation of the musical theatre song
A rigorous acting curriculum which includes the work
of Anne Bogart, Michael Chekhov, Sanford Meisner,
Robert Cohen, as well as Suzuki actor training, cabaret
techniques, audition skills and acting for the camera
Extensive dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern and
Pilates and the opportunity to explore choreography for
the musical stage
Showcases which bookend the training experience:
a Freshman Showcase presented in Cincinnati and a
Senior Showcase presented for agents and casting
directors in Chicago and New York City
A comprehensive production schedule with five
musicals presented in three dynamically different “
state of the art” theatre spaces each season
DRAMA
The Drama program at CCM is recognized nationwide
for its quality and history of training successful young
actors. Our “first-rate BFA program in acting” (Backstage)
creates graduates who are following careers in theatre,
film, television, and in national media. It is widely
recognized for its intensive training and comprehensive
Conservatory approach to training the whole actor.
Dramatic performance training at CCM includes:
A rigorous acting curriculum which includes
intensive Viewpoints and Suzuki training, and
intensive training in the Meisner, Morris, and Chekhov
techniques.
A dedicated voice production sequence, including
work in Alba Emoting, and intensive dialect and
voice-over work.
A dedicated movement for the actor sequence,
including a full year of Stage Combat with an SAFD
certified Fight Master.
Showcases which bookend the training experience:
a Freshman Showcase presented in Cincinnati and a
Senior Showcase presented for agents and casting
directors in New York and Los Angeles.
A comprehensive performance season with three
dramas and a festival of student created new works
presented in a variety of performance spaces.
THEATRE DESIGN
AND PRODUCTION
The Theatre Design and Production program features
cutting-edge facilities and technology, with:
BFA and MFA degrees in costume design and technology,
lighting design and technology, scenic design, makeup and
wig design, sound design, stage management and technical
production.
8,500 square foot scene shop
3,000 square foot costume shop
Wig, makeup and prosthetics studios
1,500 square foot design/drafting studio
800 square foot light lab
CAD drafting stations
ARTS ADMINISTRATION (MA/MBA)
CCM, one of America’s leading performing arts schools, and
the nationally-ranked College of Business combine resources
to train leadership for professional performing arts and visual
arts organizations. Emphasis is placed upon preparing
students to make sound decisions within the context of
rapidly changing internal and external circumstances.
Coursework in business theory and practice is applied to the
specific operating conditions of orchestras, theatres, opera
companies, dance companies, museums, galleries, and other
not-for-profit and commercial arts institutions.
Students learn within Cincinnati’s thriving arts environment,
providing numerous opportunities to gain practical
management experience.
The Arts Administration program is small and selective,
accepting only 10 to 12 students per class. Students are
closely mentored to achieve their full potential. The program
has over 250 alumni, 80 percent of whom currently hold
professional management positions.
Visit the Arts Administration program website,
www.artsadminmba.com.
OPERA
Opera at CCM integrates
the highest standards in voice
training and musical coaching with
comprehensive and challenging dramatic
preparation. Students at CCM work with some
of the most renowned teachers and artists active in
opera today. CCM offers an international faculty of
dedicated educators who are also celebrated professionals
in their own right, widely and currently active in their
respective fields.
CCM sends its students out into the profession. Several
national opera companies now hold auditions at the
conservatory, and the Opera Department also hosts a series
of informational talks by nationally renowned artists’
managers, opera company managers, artistic directors,
program directors, performers and coaches, all of whom are
prominent professionals working both in America and in
Europe.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
CCM SPOLETO is a 5-week intensive summer course
for singers, instrumentalists, theatre technicians, and
conductors in Spoleto, Italy.
CCM QUICK FACTS
Founded in 1867 as the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Merged with the College of Music of Cincinnati in 1955
(College-Conservatory was born)
Became part of the University of Cincinnati in 1962
Approximately 1,500 students and over 150 faculty
1,000 performances annually, making it the largest single
source of performance arts events in the state of Ohio
Seven performance spaces, three dance studios, theatre
production wing, and e-media production centers
More than 100 undergraduate, graduate and
post-graduate programs
Study-abroad opportunities
Onsite Starbucks cafe
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Admissions and Student Services
College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210003
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003
513-556-9478 (graduate)
513-556-9479 (undergraduate)
email: [email protected]
web: ccm.uc.edu